MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion in both front under sills outside of the prescribed area
exhuast clamp bolts rusted
light corrosion around rear suspension mounts
N/S/F inner sill rusted
N/S/F inner wheel arch rusting
O/S/F inner sill rusted
O/S/F inner wheel arch rusting
O/S/R flooring rusting
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
N/S/F inner sill rusted
N/S/F inner wheel arch rusting
O/S/F inner sill rusted
O/S/F inner wheel arch rusting
O/S/R flooring rusting
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel pipe corroding n/s/r
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel pipe corroding n/s/r
n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s front suspension lower ball joint boot split. =PLAY IN O/S+n/s rear drive shaft u/js
How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?
Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R172 GGC is a 1998 Jaguar Xj in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1998 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 91,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R172 GGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R172 GGC registered?
R172 GGC is a 1998 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 8 January 1998.
Is R172 GGC safe to buy?
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